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The Youth Care Leader (YCL) is responsible to provide on-line decision making and leadership in the provision of direct care and supervision of the residents. The YCL works with the Youth Care Workers to provide for the youths emotional and physical needs through the provision of basic parenting duties, therapeutic interventions, and a safe, nurturing, structured environment. The YCL is directly responsible to the Program Manager.
Responsibilities to take a leadership role in the development of therapeutic activities for the residents and in the management of the resident behavior through therapeutic interventions in accordance with agency philosophy and policies.
2.To provide on-line orientation, support, and guidance to Youth Care Workers in the day-to-day provision of care and supervision to residents.
3.To provide supervision to residents and implement daily therapeutic activity plans and daily routines.
Added responsibilities to be discussed in interview
Qualifications:
The Youth Care Leader will have a combination of education and experience related to working with youth and a minimum of one year experience in the provision of residential services to youth. The YCL will possess strong leadership and teamwork skills as well as personal attributes that facilitate the development of trusting and caring relationships with youth. Knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions, and beliefs is an asset.
Criminal Record Check, and valid class 5 drivers license are required.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Type of Community or Social Service
- Child welfare
Specific Skills
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
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